Is The Stafford Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Stafford Trust as a registered charity (number SC018079) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is The Stafford Trust's charity number?

The Stafford Trust's charity number is SC018079. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC018079?

Search SC018079 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does The Stafford Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Stafford Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Stafford Trust?

The Stafford Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.staffordtrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was The Stafford Trust registered as a charity?

The Stafford Trust was entered on the register on 12 August 1991.

Registered charity · No. SC018079Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Stafford Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

The Stafford Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about The Stafford Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £815,622
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £1,171,989
Registered charity number: SC018079
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stirling
Website: www.staffordtrust.org.uk

Quick answer

The Stafford Trust (number SC018079) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Stafford Trust do?

The charity uses its income to provide grants to other registered charities covering a wide range of sectors.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Stafford Trust

Answers The Stafford Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does The Stafford Trust's money come from?

The Stafford Trust reported £816k total income for the year ending 5 April 2025. The largest sources were investments £816k (100%).

Investments£816k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 August 1991
Where it says it operates: Stirling

What causes is The Stafford Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Stafford Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Stafford Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to The Stafford Trust?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Stafford Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Stafford Trust as a registered charity (number SC018079) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Stafford Trust's charity number?: The Stafford Trust's charity number is SC018079. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC018079?: Search SC018079 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Stafford Trust do?: The charity uses its income to provide grants to other registered charities covering a wide range of sectors.
Does The Stafford Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Stafford Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The Stafford Trust?: The Stafford Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.staffordtrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does The Stafford Trust's money come from?: The Stafford Trust reported £816k total income for the year ending 5 April 2025. The largest sources were investments £816k (100%).
When was The Stafford Trust registered as a charity?: The Stafford Trust was entered on the register on 12 August 1991.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.